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With only 6 days left until Christmas and not a lot of extra change swishing around in our pockets, we think a book makes a perfect present -- for us or someone else.
Click here for a coupon to Borders for 40 percent off any book in the store (valid until December 21st).
We are heading there now.
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This holiday season, don't break the bank in an attempt to liven up your beauty regimen. ecoTOOLS, the premiere mass eco-conscious cosmetic brush and bath accessories collections are not only affordable but chic! These budget-friendly, professional make-up brushes are the perfect stocking stuffer for any glamour girl and do the job of any salon-quality brush at half the price!
Beauty bloggers rave about ecoTOOLS, Rachel Ray says it's her go-to brush, and InStyle magazine featured EcoTOOLS in the December 2008 issue. Adding ecoTOOLS to our makeup toolbox was a no-brainer.
If you are like us and forget to clean your brushes, you may want to throw away those dirty, unwashed makeup brushes and get new ones ASAP.
TIPS FOR HOW TO GET GORGEOUS FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH ECOTOOLS!
Having not given much thought to my lipstick wardrobe this holiday season, I was excited by the three beautiful shades in Laura Geller's Bestseller Lipstick Trio in which to dress my pout.
My holiday attire needed to be kicked up a notch, and Coral Chiffon, a tender shade of peach and pink, Make It Mauve, a fresh and delicate shade of pink and lilac, and Safari Blaze, a brownish-berry shade with a luminous kick, took me from mundane to marvelous. The colors are flattering on both pink-toned skin and peach-toned skin.
The lipsticks feature a lightweight high-shine that is soft but adds some holiday spirit. The harsh winter weather is trumped by the lipsticks' formulation of vitamins E and C, shea butter, and cocoa butter.
This would be a perfect holiday stocking stuffer for the woman that is looking for the perfect pout.
Beauty Product Review of Clarisonic Skin Care System $195
The Clarisonic Skin Care System is a professional-grade skincare brush made by the same folks who created the Sonicare toothbrush. Like the toothbrush, the sonic frequency moves the brush back and forth at more than 300 times per second.
Although Clarisonic is portable, an impromptu road trip left me little time to pack I am longing to get home to a hot bath and a thorough but gentle 60-second cleansing with the Clarisonic brush. With only a few days away from home without using the brush, my pores feel like they are overflowing with dirt, makeup, and oil.
More importantly, my moisturizers seem to be sitting on top of my skin instead of being absorbed, and I have an array of dry skin patches.
As a Retin-A devotee, I have found the skin care system to be gentle enough to use daily and most times twice a day. With three speeds, women (or men) with rosacea, eczema, anti-aging concerns, and other skin issues should be able to use the Clarisonic Skincare System on a daily basis.
The set includes a Clarisonic brush and charger, a sensitive brush head, Gentle Hydro Cleanser for sensitive skin, Refreshing Gel Cleanser for normal and oily skin, and Nourishing Care Cleanser for normal to dry skin. It is recommend that if you used the brush daily, you should replace the head every three months.
Just in time for the holidays, you can personalize a *gray, pink, or white Clarisonic with a name or short message. Your personalized message will be imprinted onto the back of the Clarisonic handle, right under the Clarisonic logo.
*(Men can use Clarisonic for cleansing and shaving, too.)
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Traveling with your newborn or infant this holiday season? Hubbies pay attention! DwellBaby introduces the Weekender bag ($265).
Extra roomy. Easy to clean. Cute designs. Wait. Why is this just for mommies?
I used it on my recent Chicago excursion to house everything from make-up to pajamas. I tend to overpack, so, of course, I needed more than one bag. I mean, c'mon, I was going to be gone two full days.
Back to what it's really for...My bestie with a little one said she would love it for stashing monitors, extra diapers, and clothing, and she could fit as much as a week's worth of needed items in it. Perfect. Who wants to be gone longer than a week anyway?
Add more uniformity by picking up the diaper tote and travel case. We always want to look put together amidst an accident, like no formula or running late to the airport.
Check out Dwell's other lines including Home, Kids, and Decor. Designs are modern and cutting edge.
Jamie has discovered a beauty product she won't leave home without: Anastasia's New Mini Brow Kit for women on the go!
Deck the halls with boughs of holly,
Fa la la la la, la la la la.
Tis the season to be jolly,
Spa la la la la la, la la la.
Deal du Jour: Caudalie Spa In A Box ($105 Value) $38.00
What it is: The ultimate holiday collection of deluxe spa favorites.
The perfect holiday gift for the bibliophile on your list: Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device.
What is Kindle?
A portable reading device with the ability to download books, blogs, magazines, and newspapers.
Thanks to electronic paper, a revolutionary new display technology, reading Kindle’s screen is as sharp and natural as reading a book, newspaper, or magazine but even better: You can change the font size. Unlike reading blogs from your laptop, there is no strain or glare with Kindle.
Kindle is easier than going to the library or book store and getting a book, and it's so light, it fits right in your handbag.
Newspaper subscriptions are delivered wirelessly. Most magazines arrive before they hit newsstands. Haven’t read the book for tomorrow night’s book club? Get it in a minute. Finished your book in the airport? Download the sequel while you board the plane. Whether you’re in the mood for something serious or hilarious, lighthearted or studious, Kindle delivers your spontaneous reading choices on demand.
We put our order in today for our favorite bibliophile.
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Deals du jour: Anybody on your holiday shopping list should love a handbag, shoes, scarf, or wallet from the Kate Spade collection.
Kudos to SheFinds for alerting us to this fabulous Kate Spade Semi-Annual Private Sale.
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For the princess or drama queen on your holiday list, treat her to the Priness Phone. Originally introduced in 1959, the Princess Phone has been updated with modern technology.
Makes you want to put on a pink poodle skirt, tie your hair in a ponytail, and idly chit-chat the day away, doesn't it?
($38.13 from Amazon. Available in pink, blue, and yellow.)
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Break up the monotony of the treadmill, elliptical, and bike this fall and winter with music that will get the heart pumping. When my fave jam comes on my Zune MP3 Player, I find myself running taller and faster, AND BURNING MORE CALORIES!
Microsoft Zune is the perfect workout partner: Never leaves you hanging, ready to run at all times, and cute as a pink button. Zune has very good playback performance of audio, video, and photos; intuitive and colorful interface; good FM radio with RDS; works well with Zune Marketplace software; integrated wireless allows sharing of songs (limited) and photos.
From a Zune 4, which holds up to 1,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 12 hours of video, to a Zune 120, which holds up to 30,000 songs, 25,000 pictures, or 375 hours of video, you couldn't go wrong buying this MP3 player for the fitness fashionista that's on your holiday gift list.
You can purchase a Zune at your local Target, WalMart, Sears, or other online retailers. The most inexpensive one retails around $129.
Barefoot Dreams Pink Cozychic Robe
$120 by Barefoot Dreams at Fashion Chateau
Deal du jour: Barefoot dreams CozyChic Women's robe is soft on steroids that gets softer with each washing. Great holiday gift for you or a girlfriend, mother, mother-in-law...This sumptuous spa style robe is one of Oprah's faves, and Layla Grayce a darling online boutique, has a few sizes left at the sales price of $50. Hurry and shop now.
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Are you familiar with the award winning knitwear label Lutz & Patmos? (Lutz & Patmos Sweater at $495 on sale for $297 at Saks.)
Gift these to yourself, too. Spend some cuddle-time in front of a fire with your significant other, open a bottle of wine, and "Baby, forget it's cold outside.
Amid worsening economic conditions, consumers are expected to limit decking their halls this holiday season.
According to recent research performed by The Nielsen Company, only five percent plan to spend more on holiday gifts.
GWBBB will try to put the "fa la la la la la la la la" back in your holiday by offering holiday gift suggestions and deals du jour.
Will the economy affect your holiday spending?
Deal du Jour: Channeling your recessionista, pick up a pair of Stubb & Wootten embroidered slippers. There's nothing that says money like their euro/dollar slippers set on a black velvet slipper.
Or wear your presidential vote and pick up a pair of Stubb & Wootten slippers embroidered with a democrat donkey or republican elephant. That's what we call "party feet."
According to Style.com, for the first time ever, these hip slips will be 50 percent off. Originally $350. On sale for $175.
Also available in men's sizes. Holiday shopping list worthy!
Stubb & Wootten, 1034 Lexington Ave., NYC, (212) 249-5200.
The deal du jour goes to J. Crew! The hand-painted zebra bangle was $63 and is now on sale for $24.99.
With gas prices dropping, we should have a few more dollars in our pockets, so buy one for yourself and one as a holiday gift!
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Sephora's Ultimate Blockbuster - Collector's Edition Palette $48 (Valued at $320)
For you or beauty fashionistas on your holiday shopping list, this is a budget-friendly way to create thousands and thousands of looks.
With 71 eyeshadows, 13 cream eyeshadows, 5 blushes, 1 compact powder, 60 lip glosses, one lip liner, one eyeliner, 4 brushes, 3 sponge-tipped applicators all housed in a smart black case, Sephora's Collector's Edition Palette is total beauty in a box.
With a total of 159 items at $48, you are paying about 30 cents apiece. That's brains on beauty! Read more.
If none of these last minute gifts tickle your fancy, remember, the best gift in the world is telling Mom you love and appreciate her.
Happy Mother's Day!
Beckie
Valentine's Day is bittersweet for me. In my memory box I have the last Valentine's Day card that my dad gave my mom. Mom passed away a few hours after receiving the card. Of course, that is the bitter part. The sweet part is that my memories are filled with the love and respect that my mother and father shared for many years.
On Valentine's Day, I know there are lots of women who will have to deal with the loss of someone that was close to them. To honor their loss, you could donate to a charity, light a candle or buy their favorite flower . To honor my mother, I will honor The Husbter. Nothing made Mom happier than a happy, loving family.
And nothing makes The Hubster happier than food. But it has been lurking around 25 degrees below zero in our neck of the woods, so instead of making a cold trek to a restaurant, I am going to wrap The Hubster in a new warm robe, order a Lobstergram., and rent a movie.
The Romance Gram ($129) for two includes:
Romantic movies to watch with your Valentine:
Because I don't kiss and tell, I will leave the rest up to your imagination
Oh, and Mom, Happy Valentine's Day. We all love you.
With just days left until Christmas and and more shopping to complete, wrap up a gift that promotes fitness. When you give someone the gift of fitness, you are helping them open a door to better physical and mental health. It's something that says, "I care about your health and well being."
With the positive benefits of exercise, giving a gift of fitness will keep on giving all year long.
A friend of mine alerted me via email to the list of new drugs for women. I pimped up the list with gifts for said women. (Warning: A good laugh can relieve stress, increase pain tolerance, and support the immune system.) Jingling your bells or making your laugh is my gift du jour.
EMPTYNESTROGEN: Suppository that eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait unitl they moved out. (Deck this couples's halls with an Empty Nesters' tree ornament from MSN Shopping.)
ST. MOMMA'S WORT: Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to two days. (Cheer Mum up with Flowers from FTD.)PEPTOBIMBO: Liquid silicone drink for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and prevents conception. (100 Wordsto Make You Sound Smart from Amazon would be a great addition to this gal's library.)
DUMBEROL: When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country music and pickup trucks. (I bet you get a "yahoo" when you suprise your cowgirl with a cowboy hat from Hats in the Belfry.)
FLIPITOR: Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers. (The gift of sunglasses from Costa del Mar will give this high-perfomance gal a tubo charge.)
MENICILLIN: Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lethal lines as, "You make me want to be a better person." (Speak-to-the-hand leather gloves from Nordstrom should increase the needed resistance.)
BUYAGRA: Injectible stimulant taken prior to shopping. It increases potency, duration, and credit limit of spending spree. ( Manolo Blahnik's $14,000 alligator boots ! Need I say more?)
Only 22 days until Christmas but you still have time to create a one-of-a-kind gift by adding a personal touch. That certain someone will know you gave these gifts some thought.
tay at my house, I bought a luxury hotel robe and had "Regal Beagle Manor" stitched underneath my haute beagle's picture. The robe always gets lots of laughs!
I am sure you have run into at least one of the seven dwarfs of menopause: Sweaty, Bloated, Itchy, Bitchy, Forgetful, Sleepy, and All Dried Up. The following list should help you match seven gifts with seven moods and find the menopause dwarf's inner beauty.
